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Boosting Kids' Confidence: Kamphoff's 3-Step Success Plan

3/7/2026

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Cindra Kamphoff, a mental performance coach, says boosting children's self-esteem is crucial for their future success and happiness.
She notes that nearly half of Gen Z workers in the United States struggle with confidence issues.
Kamphoff proposes parents use her 'Truth Meter' tool to help children question negative self-talk and manage their inner critic.
Kamphoff recommends a three-step approach: learn from mistakes, move on, and regain a positive mindset through confident self-talk and body language.

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Cindra Kamphoff, a mental performance coach, says boosting children's self-esteem is crucial for their future success and happiness.
She notes that nearly half of Gen Z workers in the United States struggle with confidence issues.
Kamphoff proposes parents use her 'Truth Meter' tool to help children question negative self-talk and manage their inner critic.
Kamphoff recommends a three-step approach: learn from mistakes, move on, and regain a positive mindset through confident self-talk and body language.